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Saturday, January 10, 2015

Buy KitchenAid KFE6L Flex Edge Beater Attachment

KitchenAid KFE6L Flex Edge Beater Attachment
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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Today I tried out this beater. It is fabulous. It fit like a charm into the mixer. I began making my cookies and used slow speed all the way to high and never once needed to stop the mixer to stir as I used to do. I highly recommend it. I purchased this one over the plastic because of the reviews of people that had issues with durability. I'm glad I waited. You won't be sorry if you buy this. My mixer is the Artisan KPS150.

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Held up against the factory beater, the metal part of the flex edge is an exact match with the silicone flex edge extending out a bit more than the metal blades footprint. Still I needed to adjust the bowl a bit to get the best most even bowl scrapping top to bottom.

Cleaning mix off the beater is no more or less difficult than the metal beater as it's the same shape. It is dishwasher-safe.

The part is metal with a silicone edge. The silicone appears to be a good heavy quality, very pliable. It seems like it should be very durable and last a long time. There is a one year warranty on the beater.

All of the third party competitors I see on Amazon are made of plastic/nylon. Some reviews reported snapped/broken beaters under heavy mixes. Even if the warranty will replace the beater, it's a hassle I do not want to deal with.

Unlike those from other vendors, the flex edge is just on one side. Perhaps this is to lessen the load on the motor?

This is a genuine KitchenAid brand product, so it does not void your mixer warranty. Some reviews of those with warranty issues on their mixers not being honored due to the use of third party beaters concerned me.

You can see for yourself how it works. There are a few YouTube videos of the KitchenAid Flex Beater being tested and used. Go to YouTube and search "KitchenAid Flex Edge Beater" to view them.

Be very sure your mixer model number is listed on the box or description as supported by the beater. Each blade box lists the exact models it works with. Google "KitchenAid Flex Edge Beater" and your mixer model and you should get a hit as to which model Flex Beater fits your mixer. Using the wrong blade could damage your mixer and/or mixing bowl.

I have seen this and other Flex Beater models at Macy's and Bed, Bath & Beyond for both 4½/5 and 6 quart bowls on bowl lift and Artisan mixer head tilt models. They are out there.

If you find your mix gets flung out of the bowl by the beater, just drop the speed down a notch. This seems like common sense to me, but I see reviews of other third party flex beaters complain of this. Maybe this does not work well for all mixes, but I have not had an issue with the couple of bread and cake mixes I did so far.

Overall, I find it works well at grabbing what's on the bowl sides and mixing it in once the bowl height is adjusted properly. There is no need to stop and scrape the bowl down. I have not found a reason to go back to the standard beater. The quality is just what you expect from KitchenAid. I feel it's worth the price.

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I have used this beater twice now and both times I have appreciated it. It's great for creaming butter and sugar. No more stopping to scrape the bowl. And the instructions say you can put it in the dishwasher to clean, which I've done with no problems. I would buy this beater again.

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I bought this after reading the mixed reviews, and I have to say it is amazing! I had NO problem with batter being thrown out of the bowl and the sides and bottom were scraped down well. I appreciated not having to stop and scrape the bowl after each addition. As with everything I mix, I started with the lowest setting and worked my way up. Worth the money.

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I recently purchased this after getting tired of stopping to scrape the bowl. I had considered the other products from other manufacturers and was happy to find something made by KA.

A big plus for getting this from KA is it's not a plastic unit that can break other brands been broken since attachment is all plastic. This is a solid attachment with a plastic sleeve.

I got mine from BBB using the 20% off coupon. :)

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Thursday, November 20, 2014

Range Kleen 2 Shelf Wall Mount Black Pot Rack Review

Range Kleen 2 Shelf Wall Mount Black Pot Rack
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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I've read the reviews and would rate the installed product with 5 stars. It's sharp looking, very functional, and if installed properly should stand up for a long time. That being said the key word is to install it PROPERLY. I looked at their installation video twice before installing it and read the critical reviews posted here.

Do yourself a favor and toss their so called installation hardware. You're going to need four spring action anchor bolts and you'll also need to drill a hole in the top center rack. You can't do the same on the bottom rack as it is recessed. MOST IMPORTANTLY, make the center hole that you've drilled line up with a stud. Their video says to "get as many of their predrilled holes to go into studs". Unless your house is built with horizontal studs (I jest) that will never happen. You probably won't want one of the other holes which are off center by 5 inches on the top and more than that on the bottom to be the one going into the stud. That can only tend to make the unit list to one side when you load it with pots and pans.

For just a few cents more they could have included spring action anchors and drilled the center hole that I referred to. They also could have made it easier to access the screws which you will need to tighten as this requires a short or off center screwdriver.

Oh well, I had nothing else to do that morning. Good Luck !!!

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Very solidly built. Heavy and sturdy. Screws are provided for mounting to your wall but I would get molly bolts instead. This rack is heavy and with all the pots and lids on it, a more secure mounting is needed.

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My wife picked this out a couple weeks ago and we couldnt be happier with the look. It was pretty easy to install. Id recommend that you find at least one stud to secure this to, as molly-bolts can work their way out with a heavy load like pots and pans.

We plopped a little potted plant on the very top rack and it really ties the kitchen together.

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Perhaps I'm being a bit too harsh on a product that cost me $42, but this was an absolute nightmare to mount sturdily.

Before I get into what was required, I will give you the GOOD.

Once mounted it looks great. The pictures of the black mount show far more sheen on the black metal than is actually there, it's almost a matte black and looks very sharp.

The form factor is also just fine, two shelves are nice to have.

The hooks are the same matte black as the base, mounting the hooks on the inner grating seems necessary to get what you want to hang in the right place, but they have a tendency to shift and clang around a lot when you do this.

For ~$40, it's a steal, except...

The BAD:

The mounting hardware they give you is totally inadequate; You need one strong woodscrew or lag bolt screwed into a stud in the top center mount, otherwise any substantial weight you put on it will probably come down crashing in the middle of the night (like some reviewers have claimed).

The mounting scheme for the top shelf is poorly designed. Don't let any reviewer here tell you differently, more than 10lbs of weight on this shelf will make the metal at the top sag. When you put weight on it, all of the force is exerted at either edge of the top shelf. There is only one screw in the top, and it's in the *center*. When it's secured into a stud, instead of crashing down, the metal simple deforms and bends around that center screw. This is what people mean when they say it *sags*. And yes it does sag, no matter how heavy duty your mounting hardware is.

I could not tolerate this, I got around it by doing the following. I drilled two additional mounting holes on either side of the top shelf and anchored them with drywall screws. Due to the curve of the shelf, it's almost impossible to actually screw these in (probably why the designers didn't put them there). You have to use an extremely short screwdriver, or a ratchet with a phillips screwdriver and a lot of patience.

Putting it all together and mounting it to my satisfaction took me at least an hour, but once I added the additional mount points, there was no sag. It's not so solid it still doesn't bend or bow a bit when I give it a good tug, but it's not visibly deforming with 25lbs+ of cookware on it. Two design flaws: the metal is just too soft for this purpose, and you need mounting points at the edges of the top mount. I wanted to get two of these and mount them next to eachother (hey, I have a lot of cookware), but now I'm reconsidering it, even with such a great price.

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I had checked the restaurant supply store in my area for pot racks, but all they had were the straight stainless steel ones. I found this rack after some research and decided it was the best I could get for my money. I received it, put it together and mocked it up on my wall. The first thing that I noticed was the lack of a second mounting hole on the top shelf. The bottom has two holes, but the top has one directly in the center.

This alone made me question my purchase.

After mounting the rack with pop-toggle screws from HD (the included anchors for this rack gave me nightmares of failure in the middle of the night), my questions were answered. The top shelf was bowing out away from the wall! I hung my 14 piece Cook's set from JCP on the bottom shelf with the supplied hangers, and the top was bowed out a good 1/4" at the corners.

We'll see how long this lasts. I suspect the first spot to fail will be the top mounting point.

NOTE TO MANUFACTURER: Please use the same locations for mounting screws for the top shelf as you do for the bottom.

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Monday, November 10, 2014

Buy All-Clad Stainless 10-Inch Nonstick Brunch Pan

All-Clad Stainless 10-Inch Nonstick Brunch Pan
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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I have several pots and pans from All-Clad and so far so good. The only issues I have had with this pan it that it is high in the middle so things always move to the outside edges. I do not know if this is a defect but I will be calling All-Clad to find out.

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Well worth the money! We have tried several other brands and are now die-hard

all-clad fans.

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I bought this to just to make crepes. Now, I use it everyday for everything. It's the perfect size for Fritatas for 2-6 people. I highly recommend this terrific pan! I only have All Clad for all of my pans. They're my forever pans.

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Great piece. I have a new induction cooktop and had to change all of my cookware. This brunch pan will be great for crepes. The non-stick surface is terrific. I wish All-Clad made more non-stick pieces.

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Saturday, November 8, 2014

Cuisinart 735-24 Chef's Classic Stainless 3-Quart Chef's Pan Review

Cuisinart 735-24 Chef's Classic Stainless 3-Quart Chef's Pan with Cover
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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I bought this pan in a department store on a whim; I had a gift card that was about to expire. I have some All-Clad and was hoping to find another All-Clad pan to add to my collection; I was not too surprised when I could not. I "settled" for this pan. It's not much of a "settle" because this pan is great.

I am an avid cook it's how I relax and I use this pan all the time right along side my All-Clad. I will be purchasing more Cuisinart pans in the future. For the price and the quality, you can't beat them. They are great on a ceramic top stove.

I did notice that food stuck the first time and that discoloration did appear the first few times. This is normal for stainless steel pans. Just heat up and deglaze to remove the food. For the discoloration... just keep going, all my stainless steel pans, that have been discolored, have gone back (to a stainless appearance) after I use them a couple more times. Just keep in mind that because this is a quality pan, the heat will not need to be nearly as high as with other pans. Heat being too high can cause permanent discoloration and can ruin a pan.

Over all great pan great buy.

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I follow a strict regimen of man cooking, which allows for just one cooking vessel, one serving/dining vessel, and optimally, one utensil. This pan meets nearly all needs: part saucepan, part wok, and part saute pan. Brilliant.

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I waited a year after purchase to review this pan so that I could mention durability -but within a month of buying it, this became the most-used piece of cookware in my kitchen. It's big enough to do a quick saute for 1-2 persons, but if like me you do much cooking that requires reductions (stocks, sauces), you'll adore this pan. I'm crazy about it, and it's also shown such durability that I've subsequently bought 4 other pieces of Cuisinart stainless steel. As good as All-Clad products are, I honestly think these Cuisinart pieces are just about comparable to them... for a fraction of the price.

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First off, I am a devoted Cuisinart cookware fan; I own nonstick hard-anodized, stainless steel and Multiclad pieces. I bought this piece because I couldn't find a Multiclad Chef's pan in any size.

It's very nice great, mirrored finish interior & attractive brushed exterior, with a safe, good-fitting (not too tight) mirrored lid. It's lighter than Multiclad in weight, as you'd expect from stainless steel. Heating is even, the capacity is generous and the shape accommodates most utensils down in the 'seam' where the pan bottom meets the bowl. If you know how to cook with & care for stainless steel, Cuisinart's will not disappoint you -it's very forgiving and easy to clean.

I tend to use my glass lid (their lids are completely interchangeable) when cooking with this, and I think it's a little too small to use in place of a wok, unless you're only cooking a meal for one or two people. But it's versatile and effective, and fits a valuable niche in my kitchen.

Now, if only it was available in the Multiclad line....

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Cooking with this pan is not like using a light aluminum pan with vented lid, so take your time to adjust.

The domed lid allows moisture to return to the food, down the sides, which helps reduce scorching and keeps nutrients and flavor in the food. This is not for high temperature cooking, as is the case with all stainless steel cookware. You can use much lower temps and the lid keeps the heat that would be lost out of a vent IN the pan. Remember to use a dishtowel or hotmitt to grab the handle, which is riveted and sturdy.

This pan can do many things: you can do fast stir-fryups in it as well as single-pan dishes, remembering that the center bottom of the pan is hotter than the sides, which the flame should NEVER touch. Use the electric burner, if you don't have gas, that fits inside the diameter of the base disc and you'll avoid LOTS of problems, as with all base-disc cookware.

Clean this pan VERY thoroughly: there is a machine oil coating on it you can't see or feel that will come off with dish soap, and then warm the pan, then get it fairly hot and THEN add some high-temp oil (canola is fine) and roll the oil inside the pan over the heat. Turn off the heat, continue to roll the oil to cover the entire inside, and then let it sit for a moment, get a paper towel, crumple it and wipe the hot oil out. Be careful to keep your fingers off the metal and oil. Leave a light film of oil behind, let the pan cool for a few minutes, rewipe with a fresh paper towel thoroughly and you're ready to cook: you've just pre-seasoned your pan and it won't give you the "first cook scorch" that others complain of. I've NEVER had that happen, and have been cooking for decades with many materials. As with any other material, you have to learn to treat and use it right and it will treat you right!

My first dish was a flash-pan-fry: normally not a good first choice, but I wanted to see if it could do the job of a wok, and for the most part, it can. The graduation in temp up the sides is different than a traditional wok, which is also normally thin steel or iron, btw. The speed of this pan is excellent, and if you keep the food moving, you won't need much oil. The veggies came out very bright, hot and crisp, and I did not need to add liquid until the very end to make the sauce and turn the food in it. Very easy cleanup, too, even though this was a sweet/hot glaze type sauce. The sugars did not burn or scorch and the pan looked the same after the very easy cleanup (soak for a few minutes in hot water, use a nylon scrunch to clean and done).

If you soak bare-metal pans that are seasoned properly in plain hot water, use a nylon scrubby/scrunch to clean, you'll never need soap, and oils will build up just enough to create a nonstick finish that is as good as teflon. In fact, after a dozen or so times, the metal will still be bright, not dirty, and you'll be able to do sliding fried eggs... on a pretty low temp. The key is to keep the food moving. That is SO important!

To avoid spotting, try not to handle the exterior if your hands are oily, and always hand dry bright stainless pans in and out, unless you don't care about the spotting. Use a normal sponge on the exterior, a nylon scrunch if you spill over and must, and it will stay glossy.

This pan has so far made soup, pasta sauces, boiled pasta, steamed (with a generic small insert), and pulled off a pretty decent risotto the first time I tried in it. It also made very good egg-foo-yung style small, thick omelettes. I don't eat meat, so I haven't tried that, but based on performance with with eggs, it should sear small cuts or cubed meats very nicely, allowing you to push done pieces to the cooler sides while the rest gets done. I have yet to dare to try doing a pan fry of tofu in it, though it did a shallow fry of tofu fine.

Tofu is nature's stickum food: it sticks even to teflon coatings if you don't keep it moving and oiled. I'll let the pan season more and try. I'm not into sweets, but I suspect that this would handle making pan-style confections pretty well.

I like it, and I can see this and the small chef's pan with a small fry becoming my most used pans for personal meals. It's not a substitute for a large saute or fry, and it's not quite a big dutch oven, because it's only 3 qt and frankly, shaped wrong for some of the dishes that work in a dutch oven, but for some stews or small pan roasts, I bet it will do a great job at a lower, less destructive temp, keeping food moister and brighter looking with more intact nutrition.

For under $30, shipped, if you are a Prime member, it's a great pan, and for a decent sized family, might be worth having a couple of them!

Oh, diameter is a very manageable 10", so it's not a stovetop hog!

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Thursday, November 6, 2014

Cheap Fiesta 6-Piece Utensil Set with Crock

Fiesta 6-Piece Utensil Set with Crock
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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My wife loves Fiesta. I picked up this set in Dillards Housewares for fifty dollars. Overall we're happy with the set. The colors are fun though not a perfect match to the dish colors, but still very bold. The biggest bummer for me was the "Made in China" Label. We buy Fiesta and pay a premium because it's US-made. Overall the set works really well and holds up great for all types of cooking. They are well made pieces and the metal holder is great.

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Like this set very much. My kitchen has a lot white and I needed a pop of color. This is very fun to look at.

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I only recently discovered Fiesta, so I don't know how it wears, but it is all very nice looking right out of the box and so far I am very happy that I bought everything...EXCEPT this set. I found it on sale for $36, but still feel that I over-paid. The colors are all off and unlike the rest of the Fiestaware that I've purchased, this looks more like something inexpensive, from Target. I would not purchase again and that was before I found out that they were made in China.

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Sunday, August 3, 2014

Review of Anolon Chef Clad Stainless Steel 4-Quart Covered Dutch Oven

Anolon Chef Clad Stainless Steel 4-Quart Covered Dutch Oven
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This is a very sturdy pot. I love it. It cleans up nice. It is great for boiling pasta or making a sauce. I wish i had another one just a bit bigger.

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Saturday, August 2, 2014

Reviews of Emeril by All-Clad E922SD73 Hard Enamel 13-Piece Cookware Set, Blue

Emeril by All-Clad E922SD73 Hard Enamel 13-Piece Cookware Set, Blue
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We got this set (in a black color instead of blue) for our wedding two years ago. Every piece is FANTASTIC. I've used single pans that cost more than this entire set that don't perform like these, so don't feel like you need to spend $1000 to get the best cookware.

The nonstick layer still performs like the day we got it after two years of use as our only cookware. Nothing sticks to these pans, at all! And that makes cleaning really easy. The aluminum construction means that the heating is extremely even. Even though the handles are all metal and riveted to the pans, somehow they stay cool enough to handle easily even while cooking. The glass lids make it easy to monitor how things are going in the pan. The strainers built in to the saucepan lids are extremely convenient for making lots of things. We'll make one or two small servings of pasta and strain them right out of the pot into a serving bowl. We stir fry in the big frying pan, and the flat griddle makes delicious pancakes. The cast iron pan is great for deep frying.

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Sunday, July 6, 2014

Sproutease Sprouter Jar Tops ( 1xSET/3PC) Reviews

Sproutease Sprouter Jar Tops
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I think using lids like these on a mason jar is the easiest and most sanitary way to sprout. If you don't know how the jars work, just search the web. It will show you. This review, though, is about why this specific product is a particularly good set of sprouting lids.

This product "Sproutease" (Sproutease Sprouter Jar Tops ( 1xSET/3PC)), a.k.a. "Sprout-Ease" (Sprout-Ease Econo-Sprouter Toppers Set 3 Piece(s)), is an excellent set of lids. Notice that I said *set*. This is 3 lid set, not just a single lid. Why is having 3 lids important? Because they are lids with different sized holes. Yellow lid: small holes. Green lid: medium holes. Red lid: large holes.

Having different sized holes allows you to drain the seed husks off easily! Here is how I do it:

I like to sprout small seeds, like broccoli, radish, clover, and alfalfa. I start these with the yellow lid (the one with the smallest holes). Once the seeds have started to sprout and have a root of about 3/4 inch, I switch to the red lid (the largest holes). With the red lid on, I put the jar under the faucet and let water rise to the top. As I gently agitate the jar, the husks of the already-sprouted seeds float to the top and exit through the large holes in the red lid. By that point the sprouts are too large to leave through the holes. Doing this for a few minutes on the third or fourth day of growth rinses away about 80% of the husks. Nice.

Of course, if you like the husks for some reason, you can just use the yellow lid through the whole process, and they will stay in there.

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I have had 2 sets of these jar tops for over 10 years. The 3 sizes of openings make hull removal very easy. I have never had trouble with mold (like i have had with those multi-tray stacking pieces of junk) because thorough rinsing is easy to do with this sprouting method.

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It's great to have different size holes in your lids for sprouting seeds, beans, etc... They are a little thinner that the green lid that comes with the jar, but they work great...

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Quite easier than using cheese cloth or another method. I find I only use the small size, but the others seem like they would work fine for larger seeds. Easy sprouting method if you have a few extra wide mouth canning jars.

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My Mom gave me a "set" of these lids when I was in My 20's! I got a set now for my son--who loves this type of thing too. They are great and match mine!

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Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Paula Deen Signature Porcelain 12-Piece Cookware Set, Butter Reviews

Paula Deen Signature Porcelain 12-Piece Cookware Set, Butter
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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I Loved the color of the pans. I love that they all had lids. The only reason I did not give these pans a 5 star is because I do not know what happened to my medium sized pot, but it bent, my lid does not fit on it now, I didn't drop the pan, It was fine when I first cooked with it, my second use of the item I noticed it was bent, maybe it was during my cleaning, but it is very sad because now the lid does not fit on correctly. It would also be awesome if there was a lid for the smaller cooking pan. Other than that, I love this set! But I did notice it was alot cheaper at Wal-Mart after I purchased them online, and that was also disappointing, and I mean almost $30 cheaper. But the set, I like it alot.

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It's been 6 months and I LOVE LOVE LOVE these pans. I read reviews that they can't handle the dishwasher and I can't say if they do since I hand wash all my pans and plastic. I also read reviews that the color wipes off even when had washed but I wanted the color so much I took the risk and the color has lasted easily. In fact one time I need to use soft scrub on the outside of the pan from an over flow that cooked on and I was careful at first but quickly realized the color doesn't come as easily as some reviews I read. The non stick has lasted too but I do put a cloth between the pans so when stacked the metal doesn't harm the non-stick. They're a joy to cook in.

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At first I was very impressed with this set. They were very pretty. I have had them about 2 months now. Even though I hand washed them like the directions said and I didn't put them in the dishwasher, the copper plated accents have peeled off! As far as function they work OK but they should hold up better than that. I will save up and buy a fancier set next time. If you want something that will hold up, Don't get this set.

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Love the new Paula Dean cookware.From appearance to ease of clean up ,everything is great.Especially like the handles ,which stay cool during cooking.Everything seems to cook a little faster in these pots and pans , so a little extra attention is required at first.Clean up is a breeze.I would recommend these to anyone and the price was right ,too

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I'm not kidding. The 4 qt pot was filled with water and put on to boil. The metal bottom of the pan melted through and dripped onto the electric element, causing flame and sparks. The element cracked and broke in two pieces, the stovetop has little explosion marks all over it. The whole experience was terrifying.

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Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Reviews of Nordic Ware Danish Ebleskiver Pan

Nordic Ware Danish Ebleskiver Pan
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We have used this pan every weekend for a year. Don't bother making mix from scratch Hungry Jack's "just add water" pancake mix makes wonderfully light and fluffy Ebelskivers. We add blueberries and raspberries to our Ebelskivers (fresh in season, frozen but thawed in warm water the rest of the year).

Yes, it is nonstick but I find a little butter is necessary to keep the Ebelskivers from sticking if they have fruit in them, plus the butter is essential to taste, in my opinion. I add a small, thin slice of butter to the bottom of each Ebelskiver hole once it's hot (heat over low or medium low heat). Once the butter melts, add batter to each hole to just slightly below the hole's rim (beware, center hole heats quickest, so add butter to that hole last and add batter to that hole first). Now add fruit or jelly to center until batter rises to rim or just above the rim.

Once brown on bottom, use a small silicone heat resistant spatula to flip the Ebelskivers over. While the flip takes a little practice, it is easy to catch on to. Trust me, guests and family will be impressed with these unusual breakfast treats AND will be amazed at the taste! We top our Ebelskivers with real maple or blueberry syrup and a small dollop of whipped cream ("Reddy Wip" make not be haute cuisine, but it sure tastes good!).

NOTE ABOUT CAST IRON: We also own a cast iron Ebelskiver pan, which we hate. No matter how many times I've tried to season and oil the pan, the Ebelskivers stick which ruins the Ebelskivers. Plus, I have a bad neck which is irritated by trying to use caste iron, which is very heavy and difficult to use for making Ebelskivers. Just be sure to wash the nonstick pan by hand and don't use forks or other metal utensils to turn the Ebelskivers.

RECOMMENDED!

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I was worried at first that I wouldn't be able to find an Aebleskiver pan that worked on a glass top range, but then I was able to find this Nordic Ware Flat aluminum pan at a specialty hardware store. My first attempt at making the tasty Danish treats was a huge success. Aluminum conducts heat very well, so I was able use low heat only 3 out of 10 on the dial, and it made perfectly round Aebleskivers in a quick amount of time. The non stick surface needs very little oil or butter, and was super easy to clean using warm water and a mild soap. I would recommend this pan for any one who has a flat glass top radiant heat range.

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I own this pan, and it cooks evenly, its durable (no flaking of the coating, the handle is still in mint condition) and it stacks into my cast-iron frying pan.

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My son saw the infomercial for the Pancake Puff pan on TV. I know first-hand, coming from a Swedish family, that this is nothing new. My 97 year old Grandmother has several cast iron versions hanging in her home. I asked for one and she gladly handed it over. My father commented that he always thought they were egg poachers. We fired up stove but with the age of the pan and the natural difficulty of cast iron, my aebelskivers came out very poorly. So, I threw heredity to the wind and went online to find a teflon version. My son was so excited to use this. Any batter will work, but it must be a thinner mixture than what most normal boxed mixes result in. Anyone who complains that they can't turn these with absolute ease is not doing it correctly. The object is not to poke the aebelskiver and manually flip it. You are really just using the stick (or whatever you use) to spin it over so the uncooked side cooks. Just slide the stick under and sort of spin it under itself. It'll spin right around. We have a lot of fun with this. I also bought the cookbook that Amazon sold as a package with the pan. There are only a few pages of recipes that can be used with the pan. The rest are Scandinavian recipes every Grandmother has in her own recipe box. They can easily be halved; we are a family of 4 and always have too many leftover when we use the regular recipe.

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This device can produce the most exciting treats for which the mouth is yearning. Recipies are hard to find but they are available with a good search engine. Ebelskevers may be frozen and reheated in a conventional oven at 400 degrees for 7 minutes and have a fresh flavor.

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Sunday, May 25, 2014

Best KitchenAid Gourmet Hard Anodized Nonstick 11" Square Griddle Deals

KitchenAid Gourmet Hard Anodized Nonstick 11' Square Griddle
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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I have been looking for some time for a replacement griddle that would work well on my glass-top electric range. After shopping and reading dozens of reviews on multiple sites, I decided on this "KitchenAid Gourmet Non-stick 11 Square Griddle". The heavy-gauge Hard Anodized construction is very flat on the bottom and heavy enough to sit perfectly level on a glass top burner. It fits our Large (12 Inch)Burner setting on a combo size electric burner perfectly.

The handle is up a little from the cooking surface so it does not get hot and is comfortable with the silicone padding on the underside. It feels well balanced in the hand. It conducts heat evenly and holds the heat wellNO HOT and Cold spots on Medium setting. It's roomy enough for 4 grilled sandwiches, 4 large pancakes or 6 salmon patties, which is what I bought it for.

We are careful to follow the manufacturer's guidelines for use and care. We don't use high heat as it will warp the pan and we let it cool before cleaning. No non-stick spray is needed, just a little oil on the surface before each use and it works perfectly every time. Use lower heat and be patient for it to preheat and you will be happy with the results and the increased longevity of your griddle.

We use silicone spatulas only and we protect the interior when storing with other cookware.

After a long time searching, we are looking forward to many years of happy use with our Kitchen Aid Gourmet Griddle.

Thank you ;oD

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This is better than a lot of this same size griddle by other competitors in my opinion and so far it has not warped. It does come with instruction not to place it on high heat though. I think these square griddle are somewhat prone to warpage due to the shape. This one seems better thickness from what I've seen

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Warped first time I used it. Not the quality you would expect from a kitchenaid product. Don't buy this pan.

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I love this square griddle! It works so much better than a round pan for frying toasted cheese sandwiches. I try to remember to not use too high heat and to not put water on it when it is hot, so it will stay nice. So far it has.

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I bought it to make omelettes. All the eggs run off to the sides, leaving the middle empty. Unusable for the purpose.

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Thursday, May 22, 2014

Best Salter 074 22-Pound Extra High Capacity Mechanical Kitchen Scale Deals

Salter 074 22-Pound Extra High Capacity Mechanical Kitchen Scale with Tray, Chrome
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
List Price: $28.00
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This scale is great in the kitchen. I own a bakery and needed something to weigh small amounts of ingredients. Works out great for us every time. I'd definitely recommend it. And you can't beat the price.

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This is a great scale for weighing packages to mail. You can even put a large box on it and still read the meter. Accurate readings insure the right postage love it! (Also goes down to ounces for smaller mail.)

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this scale is made out of cheap plastic, not chrome. it's also not accurate at all, nevermind legal for trade or any kind of business.

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The Salter High Capacity Mechanical Kitchen Scale arrived broken was very cheap and made of plastic.

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Searching for a nice mechanical kitchen scale, I ordered this one based on all the good reviews. I can only imagine that the reviews and the product were mixed up because this was a cheap, and cheap-looking, piece of junk. I could not even get the scale to set to zero properly. Don't waste your time with this one.

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Monday, May 12, 2014

Buy All-Clad Brushed Stainless D5 3-Quart Casserole with Lid and Steamer

All-Clad Brushed Stainless D5 3-Quart Casserole with Lid and Steamer
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This combination package is made of two items that can be purchased separately at a slightly higher price:

* All Clad d5 Stainless Brushed 3Qt Casserole with Lid

* All Clad 3Qt Steamer Insert

The d5 brushed stainless steel finish on the 3Qt Casserole screams "quality" and the pot seems very well constructed. It has a heavy weight and a precision machine feel.

Unfortunately, the steamer insert is no match for the 3Qt casserole. Instead of the d5 stainless finish, it is has a cheaper-looking shiny finish. The rivets on the handle seem much cheaper and crude in comparison. My first thought was that perhaps there was an assembly error at the factory and the wrong steamer insert was placed into the package. But after more research, I realize that there was no mistake. All Clad has coupled their quality "made in America" 3Qt casserole with a significantly inferior "made in China" steamer insert.

I returned it for a refund.

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Yep, these ain't cheap but if your serious about your cooking and enjoy your time in the kitchen whisking up your favorite recipe you should consider investing in high quality cookware.

For years I hesitated and settled for good quality imitations such as the Emeril's cookware but finally decided to treat myself to the real thing and find out if they are worth the high prices. Yes they certainty do. No hot spots, better results at lower heat, tight lids that allow even lower heats due to fantastic heat retention (just use a higher initial temperature put the lid on and reduce to low/medium and you get a better result than having to use med/high on other less efficient wares)

I got the same satisfaction than when I decided to buy chef quality knives ... Once you cut and dice with a "real pro knife" you know why it cost $250.

I think of these pots as an investment and a heirloom to pass on to my kids. These things are so well built that you know they will last forever (proper care of course)

I read reviews stating that you will do just as good with the classic trii-ply stainless but these are truly a step ahead. How can two layers of aluminum not be better than one? It keeps a uniform heat over the entire surface and sides at lower temperatures, perfect for braising, slow cooking, stews etc and also quickly searing and pan frying without hot spots trying to shuffle the food around so that each gets a shot at it ... With these the heat is uniform all around, just don't crowed the pieces during the searing process.

Yep I did pay a small fortune for a custom hand picked set but these are worth every penny.

Btw don't get drawn into buying the "sets" you don't really save much except if you really need the huge 8 and 12 qt stock pots and prefer frying pans over skillets.

I selected the 11 and 13 inch skillets with lids, the 1.5 and 3 qt sauce pans, the 3qt casserole steamer combo, the 4 qt sauté pan, the 6 qt deep sauté pot and 6 qt fry basket. That's the equivalent of 16 pieces for the price of their advertised 14 piece set. FYI I keep my Emeril's 6 qt stock pot that I will use for deep frying on my induction portable burner (it has a copper core and I won't suffer if it gets stained with grease frying at higher temperatures)

I prefer skillets and after researching realized that the 13 inch can also be used as a paella pan as they are similar except for the handle.

Word of caution, these are heavy, best suited for men or strong women not afraid to handle them.

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Finally a top quality steamer that can be used on an induction stove. Medium sized, easy to handle but not too big. Expect to be steaming spinach for 2-4 people regular in there. Double handles will help to spread out the weight, when water is full in the bottom. Looking forward to this set being an always available in my kitchen for small and larger tasks.

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Very heavy duty. Heats evenly. Quality material. Have been searching for perfect steamer for family. Definitely worth the extra $ and investment. Better than other products out there. Casserole can be used for cooking purposes. Highly recommend!

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